Pentax E85 vs Pentax P80

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Pentax E85 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. The resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The E85 was manufactured 2 months after the P80 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E85 grades vs the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E85 & Pentax Optio P80. The entire galleries are available at Pentax E85 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax E85 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E85 against the P80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E85 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E85 and P80.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration.